Verso
The Huntington’s blog takes you behind the scenes for a scholarly view of the collections.
Verso features research supported by The Huntington and reflects the varied perspectives of article authors and not necessarily the institution’s.
Conferences
Rethinking the Gardens of China
Wed., Feb. 26, 2020 | Phillip E. Phillip E. Bloom, Nicholas Nicholas MenziesIn his memoirs, Chrétien-Louis-Joseph de Guignes (1759–1845), who served as a French functionary in Guangzhou (Canton) from 1783 to 1796, wrote vividly
Lectures
An Evening with Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress
Wed., Feb. 19, 2020 | Usha Lee Usha Lee McFarlingIn The Huntington's Centennial Celebration series called "Why It Matters," Huntington President Karen R. Lawrence speaks with national leaders
Exhibitions
The Hilton Als Series: Lynette Yiadom-Boakye
Wed., Feb. 12, 2020 | Thea Thea PageAn installation of contemporary British paintings of fictional Black characters has been juxtaposed with The Huntington's collection of 18th-century British portraits
Botanical
An Age-Old Craft and a Brand-New Roof
Wed., Feb. 5, 2020 | Usha Lee Usha Lee McFarlingThe Pavilion for Washing Away Thoughts (Di Lü Ting 滌慮亭) lies tucked along the stream between the Japanese and Chinese gardens.
Botanical
New Palms Along the North Vista
Wed., Jan. 29, 2020 | Jessica Jessica PettengillThe North Vista—with its stately lawn, Baroque fountain, and Henry E. Huntington's personal sculpture collection—has been an iconic location at The Huntington
Conferences
The First Vision of Joseph Smith, Jr.
Wed., Jan. 22, 2020 | Richard E. Richard E. BennettOn Jan. 24 and 25 in Rothenberg Hall, The Huntington is hosting a conference on Mormon history that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the First Vision experience
Exhibitions
Beside the Edge of the World
Wed., Jan. 15, 2020 | Carribean Carribean FragozaThe new visual and written works in "Beside the Edge of the World" guide us boldly beyond the limits of the world documented in archives
History of Science
The Newton You Didn’t Know
Tue., Jan. 7, 2020 | Joel A. Joel A. Klein, Ph.D.Isaac Newton (1643–1727) is generally regarded as one of the most significant individuals in the history of science.